Resource created by: The Harris Museum
This resource looks at the developments in transportation in the Victorian age and early twentieth century, and the impact this had on society.
The activity suggestions use contemporary photographs to encourage historical enquiry, thinking skills and group collaboration. Many of the activities have cross-curricular links.
Curriculum Links
- KS1 History: Significant historical places in their own locality
- KS2 History: Study of an aspect or theme in British history after 1066
Learning Outcomes
Identify characteristic features of Victorian transport
Discussion Ideas
Look at the photographs to discover different types of transport in Victorian times, and use the discussion ideas to spark conversation. There are more discussion ideas on each page.
- Which types of transport do we use today?
- How do the Victorian examples compare to modern versions?
- What are the similiarities and differences?
- Why do you think some modes of transport are not used anymore?
- What has replaced them?